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The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus infections in the Union Territory of Ladakh increased to 13 after fresh cases were reported in the area. A number of patients belong to Chushot Gongma area where people from a pilgrimage from Iran had returned back last month. The area has been cordoned off and all essential supplies are being provided to the villagers by the union territory administration, the official said. The total number of coronavirus cases in the country has soared to 498 as of March 24 and nine deaths have been reported. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to nation on March 19, called for 'Janata curfew' on March 22 from 7AM to 9PM to contain the spread of coronavirus. Coronavirus Helpline Numbers in LadakhThe people from Ladakh can reach out to the helpline numbers provided below any queries or support related to COVID19: